112 STAT. 3400 PUBLIC LAW 105-379 —NOV. 12, 1998 (b) ADMINISTRATION.— In conducting the study, the Secretary shall— (1) analyze available data to determine— (A) whether the data have addressed the needs of the food stamp program established under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.); (B) whether additional or unique data need to be developed to address the needs of the food stamp program; and (C) the feasibility and cost-benefit ratio of each available option for a national database; (2) survey the States to determine how the States are enforcing the prohibition on recipients receiving assistance in more than one State under Federal means-tested public assistance programs; (3) determine the functional requirements of each available option for a national database; and (4) ensure that all options provide safeguards to protect against the unauthorized use or disclosure of information in the national database. Deadline. (c) REPORT. —Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under this section. (d) FUNDING.— Out of any moneys in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the Secretary of the Treasury shall provide to the Secretary of Agriculture $500,000 to carry out this section. The Secretary shall be entitled to receive the funds and shall accept the funds, without further appropriation. Approved November 12, 1998. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 1733: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 144 (1998): Oct. 14, considered and passed Senate. Oct. 15, considered and passed House.
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